Legislation

H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements Act of 2009 - On March 25, 2009, Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD) introduced the Telework Improvements Act that calls for improvement of telework programs in Federal agencies and incorporating telework in continuity of operations planning.  The House passed the telework bill (H.R. 1722) on July 14 with a bipartisan vote of 290-131.  The bill requires each executive agency to establish a policy under which employees may be authorized to telework to the maximum extent possible without diminishing employee performance or agency operations.  The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), General Service Administration (GSA), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will provide oversight and management support to Federal agencies.

S. 707, Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 - The Senate, led by Senators Daniel Akaka (D-HI) and George Voinovich (R-OH), passed the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 by unanimous consent on May 24, 2010. The bill, a companion to H.R. 1722, will enhance the Federal telework program by requiring agencies to establish a telework policy and designate a telework managing officer.

Public Law 106-346, Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 - On October 23, 2000, H.R.4475 became Public Law 106-346. The law requires that all executive agencies establish telework policies.


News

July 14 HR 1722, "The Telework Improvements Act" Vote Passes - July 15, 2010
The Examiner

Bill Would Ease Telecommuting for U.S. Workers- July 14, 2010
New York Times

Congress Promotes Teleworking by Fed Workers- July 14, 2010
The Associated Press

House Approves Telework Bill- July 14, 2010
The Washington Post

Dems Push Teleworking Bill After February's Monster Snowfall- July 13, 2010
The Hill

Telework gets Another Vote this Week - July 12, 2010
The Washington Post

Obama Orders Cuts in Federal Building Costs, Could Affect Thousands of Leases - June 10, 2010
The Washington Post

Senate Approves Bill to Expand Telework - May 25, 2010
Federal Times

Telework: Senate Give Unanimous Thumbs Up - May 25, 2010
Federal Computer Week 

Senate Passes Telework Bill - May 25, 2010
Government Executive

House Rejects Telework Bill - May 7, 2010
Federal News Radio

Telework Bills Fails the House; Senate Delays Action - May 6, 2010
The Washington Post

House Debates Telework Legislation - May 5, 2010
Government Executive

House to Vote on Telework Bill Thursday - May 5, 2010
Federal News Radio

How to Tell Telework Bills Apart - May 2, 2010
Federal News Radio

House Panel Advances Government Telework Bill - April 15, 2010
The Washington Post

Telework Legislation Moves Closer to Passage - April 15, 2010
Government Computer News

Bill Requires All Agencies to Have COOP/Telework Plan - March 25, 2010
Federal News Radio

Senate Introduces Companion Telework Bill, S. 707 - March 25, 2009
Congressman Daniel Akaka

House Introduces H.R. 1722, Telework Legislation for Federal Employees - March 25, 2009
Congressman John Sarbanes

Telework and Benefits Bills Take One Step Forward - March 24, 2010
Government Executive

House Panel Approves Telework, Drug Oversight Bills - March 24, 2010
Federal Times

Senate Introduces Companion Telework Bill, S. 707 - March 25, 2009
Congressman Daniel Akaka

House Introduces H.R. 1722, Telework Legislation for Federal Employees - March 25, 2009
Congressman John Sarbanes

New Task Force Showcases Obama’s Commitment to Middle Class - March 9, 2009
The Teleworker

House Promotes Telecommuting for Civil Servants - June 3, 2008
Daily Herald

House Bills Would Aid Federal Teleworkers - March 23, 2008
The Free Lance-Star

Senate Committee Passes IG, Telework, E-Gov Bills - November 14, 2007
Federal Computer Week

Clearing Roadblocks to Telecommuting - November 6, 2007
Washington Post

Telework Week - October 5, 2007

Representative Frank Wolf Calls for National Telework Week - October 2, 2007
Congressman Frank Wolf

Calling for a Larger Stay-at-Home Workforce - August 8, 2007
Washington Post

Lawmakers Weigh Proposal to Expand Telework Eligibility - June 12, 2007
National Journal Technology’s Daily


From the Hill

U.S. Reps. Davis and Sarbanes Set to Keynote Telework Exchange Town Hall meeting – March 2008
The Teleworker

From the Hill: An Interview with Congressman Danny K. Davis - August 2007
The Teleworker

Senators Eye Telework Legislation and Review Programs - August 2007
The Teleworker

Information on the 2007 Telework Enhancement Act - May 2007
The Teleworker

Interview with Majority Leadyer Steny Hoyer (D-MD) - February 2007
The Teleworker

Interview with Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis (R-VA) - November 2006
The Teleworker